Elizabeth's family shindig was a private dinner party, with most of the invites being the ladies from the high and mighty.
Among these blue bloods, there were many skeletons in the closet. The real rich girls, with all their wealth and power, often came off as snobbish and rude. As for their reputation as refined and intelligent, most people just laughed it off.
Wendy was always super careful when handling stuff. She had a strict door policy, keeping all the press at bay.
Even though it was a private bash that wasn't trying to keep a low profile, it was inevitable that these blue-blooded get-togethers would always be a riot. So, outside the venue tonight, the parking lot was filled with world-class wheels. The gents and ladies stepping out of the vehicles were all decked out, sharp suits and swishing skirts.
Inside the banquet hall, it was a clinking mess of glasses.
Wendy, dressed in the gown Elizabeth bought for her yesterday, stood at the entrance with a big grin, graciously welcoming the guests.
The last welcome party Wendy hosted didn't go so well, so seeing Wendy again was a treat for a few of the ladies, who couldn't stop gabbing around her.
"Wendy, long time no see. You're getting prettier by the day."
"Grace has really hit the jackpot. She can birth and raise kids. Look at how great Wendy's turned out."
"Yeah, and she's going to be the future head of the Alonso family. We were all taken aback. It's unheard of for a woman to take control of the family."
"The Alonso family has so many businesses. Just thinking about it scares the bejeezus out of me. I'm afraid I'd mess things up. But Wendy seems totally chill."
Wendy was a bit embarrassed by all the praises, "I'm just young and fearless, ignorant of the world. What the future holds, who can tell."
"No worries. You won't have to worry too much in the future. You and Damon grew up together, right? If there's any problem, he can handle it."
There were people present who had also attended the Harper family's dinner party, and a lot of them knew about Damon's fiancee.
Wendy's face stiffened a bit, and she said awkwardly, "Damon and I are just friends who grew up together."
A few clueless ladies laughed.
"Look, she's blushing. Who doesn't know that Damon's always had a soft spot for you. Everyone says you'll be his wife in the future!"
"Yeah, Presley likes you too, right? Look at you now, you're arranging Mrs. Harper's family gathering all by yourself. Who else has that kind of clout?"
"Yeah, whether it's status, appearance, or talent, which woman can match Wendy now?"
Everyone in the room nodded in agreement when they heard this.
The Alonso family was one of the major families. In terms of status, there were hardly a few who could hold a candle to the Alonso family.
Even though the words just now sounded like flattery, they were all true.
Wendy gave a slight smile, her face a mix of shy and humble, "Don't say that. There's always someone better."
A few people said it was impossible, "Forget it. If there were people better than you, they should have shown up by now, not wait till now."
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